Steven Drench
Encyclopedia
Steven Mark Drench is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
youth system
. Following an injury to Ryan Robinson
, he joined Conference National
team Morecambe
on loan as goalkeeping cover in November 2005. The loan was extended for a second month in December and until to the end of the 2005–06 season in February.
Following his release by Blackburn, Drench signed for Morecambe permanently in the summer of 2006. After beginning the 2006–07 season competing with Robinson for the starting goalkeeper’s spot, Drench was confirmed as the club’s first choice goalkeeper when Robinson left to join Forest Green Rovers
. However, he dislocated his elbow in a challenge with York City
's Clayton Donaldson
in the play-off semi-final second leg, which forced him to miss the successful play-off Final against Exeter City
. He finished the season with 47 appearances and won Morecambe's Player of the Year award. Following this injury, he struggled to regain his first team place following the signing of Joe Lewis on loan and Drench joined Conference North
team Southport
on a month's loan in January 2008. His stayed at Southport until the end of the season and he made 26 appearances for the club.
After being released by Morecambe in June 2008, he signed for Southport permanently in July. However, he was allowed to leave the club on a free transfer
and had a one-week trial with Conference team Stevenage Borough due to Drench's desire to remain full-time after the club reverted to part-time status following the departure of manager Gary Brabin
to Cambridge United
. Drench was reunited with Brabin after signing for Cambridge on a six-month loan on 21 August to provide cover for Danny Potter
. He subsequently left the club following the expiration of the loan in January 2009.
Southport released Drench on 26 March 2009 and he signed for Leigh Genesis, finishing the 2008–09
season with five appearances for the team. He made 47 appearances in the 2009–10
season.
He had a trial with Conference team Barrow
in July 2010 and he played in a pre-season friendly
against Oldham Athletic
. He later joined York City on trial and after featuring in pre-season friendlies against Hull City
and Barnsley
he was not offered a contract by the club. He subsequently joined Conference North team Guiseley
on trial in August.
while with Blackburn.
Club career
Drench began his career with the Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
youth system
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
. Following an injury to Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently dually registered with both Evesham United and on non contract terms with AFC Telford United....
, he joined Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
team Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
on loan as goalkeeping cover in November 2005. The loan was extended for a second month in December and until to the end of the 2005–06 season in February.
Following his release by Blackburn, Drench signed for Morecambe permanently in the summer of 2006. After beginning the 2006–07 season competing with Robinson for the starting goalkeeper’s spot, Drench was confirmed as the club’s first choice goalkeeper when Robinson left to join Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
. However, he dislocated his elbow in a challenge with York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
's Clayton Donaldson
Clayton Donaldson
Clayton Andrew Donaldson is an English footballer who plays for Brentford as a striker.Donaldson started his career with Hull City in 2002, scoring on his first team debut in the Football League Trophy later that year...
in the play-off semi-final second leg, which forced him to miss the successful play-off Final against Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
. He finished the season with 47 appearances and won Morecambe's Player of the Year award. Following this injury, he struggled to regain his first team place following the signing of Joe Lewis on loan and Drench joined Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
team Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
on a month's loan in January 2008. His stayed at Southport until the end of the season and he made 26 appearances for the club.
After being released by Morecambe in June 2008, he signed for Southport permanently in July. However, he was allowed to leave the club on a free transfer
Free transfer
In professional association football, a free transfer, also known as a Bosman transfer, involves a professional association football club releasing a player once the player's contract has expired or made available just before the end of the contract....
and had a one-week trial with Conference team Stevenage Borough due to Drench's desire to remain full-time after the club reverted to part-time status following the departure of manager Gary Brabin
Gary Brabin
Gary Brabin is an English former footballer and manager, currently manager at Conference National club Luton Town.-Playing career:...
to Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
. Drench was reunited with Brabin after signing for Cambridge on a six-month loan on 21 August to provide cover for Danny Potter
Danny Potter
Daniel Raymond John "Danny" Potter is an English footballer, who signed for Newport County on 29 May 2011, having been released by Torquay United.-Career:...
. He subsequently left the club following the expiration of the loan in January 2009.
Southport released Drench on 26 March 2009 and he signed for Leigh Genesis, finishing the 2008–09
2008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
season with five appearances for the team. He made 47 appearances in the 2009–10
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
season.
He had a trial with Conference team Barrow
Barrow A.F.C.
Barrow A.F.C. are an English football club founded in 1901 based in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Following promotion at the end of the 2007–08 season, they currently play in the Conference National. The club spent over fifty years in the Football League between 1921 and 1972, and have...
in July 2010 and he played in a pre-season friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
against Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. He later joined York City on trial and after featuring in pre-season friendlies against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
and Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
he was not offered a contract by the club. He subsequently joined Conference North team Guiseley
Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
on trial in August.
International career
Drench played for the England Schoolboys and England national under-17 teamEngland national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
while with Blackburn.